Haliimaile General Store

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   Scott

   Seattle

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great happy hour and lovely bartender. Excellent cocktails and food.
   

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   Catherine

   Vancouver

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful old building with a delicious menu and nice beverages on offer. Our waiter, Joe, was exceptional as were the rest of the staff. Well worth it and a perfect spot to eat prior to our red-eye flight back to North America!
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed our historic setting, delicious menu, and refreshing beverages. Joe and the rest of our team take great pride in providing exceptional service, and we’re thrilled they made your visit so memorable. We're honored to have been your dining choice before your red-eye flight—safe travels back to North America! We hope to welcome you again soon. Mahalo!
   

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   Joseph

   San Francisco

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent all around dining experience. Food was excellent (had pork belly bao starter, seafood curry). Portions were generous and both were delicious. Service was impeccable. There was plenty of parking just across the street.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent dining experience with us. The pork belly bao and seafood curry are some of our favorites too, and we're glad you enjoyed them! Generous portions, delicious flavors, and impeccable service are what we strive for. We’re also happy the convenient parking made your visit even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mahalo!
   

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   Michele

   Hawaii

   46 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love Hali'imaile General Store as we live in Kula and it's our favorite restaurant in the Upcountry area. We have noticed the changes in the menu, which is great; however, the new chicken is a little bit of a disappointment - we'd like the former chicken brought back, if possible! One other person in our party had the new teriyaki burger, which he enjoyed...I suppose if someone wanted the regular wagu burger, it could be ordered without the teriyaki sauce and the pineapple...yes? I had the pork shank, which was great!
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to be your favorite spot in Upcountry and to hear you enjoyed the pork shank and your guest loved the new teriyaki burger. We appreciate your input on the chicken dish—your comments are invaluable as we continue to refine the menu. As for the burger, we’re happy to customize orders to suit your preferences, so feel free to request it without the teriyaki sauce and pineapple. We’ll share your thoughts with the kitchen team and hope to see you again soon for another great meal! Mahalo!
   

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   Michelle

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a first class restaurant, well worth the drive from Ka’anapali’i every time we are on Maui. The food is made with care, and every ingredient makes a difference between an above average meal, and an excellent one.
   

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   Art

   Seattle

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's a General Store made into a nice restaurant. When it's in season, the outdoor dining with the tradewinds blowing the scent of wildflowers across your table is delightful. The staff is super; four glasses in, I found I couldn't drink my way to the bottom of an iced tea. The fish of the day is locally caught. When it was Sea Bass, it was the best dish that I had in a week of daily visits. The Maui Onion Soup tasted like the kind I had in Paris. The Crab Pizza is a flat bread with a blended cheese+crab mix. Pure comfort food, great for kids. The Coconut Seafood Curry was the surprise winner. The spices didn't overpower. The taste of the "local catch" came through. It was filling but not heavy, leaving room for: Chocolate Cremeux was the standout in the desserts, super rich and chocolatey/caramelly. This place is a treat.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your vivid and delightful review! Your description truly captures the charm and quality of the restaurant. From the seasonal outdoor dining ambiance with tradewinds and wildflower scents to the expertly crafted dishes, it's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your experience. Highlights like the locally caught Sea Bass, Maui Onion Soup reminiscent of Paris, and the Coconut Seafood Curry sound like absolute must-tries. Your take on the Crab Pizza as a comfort food classic and the rich Chocolate Cremeux dessert also adds a tempting touch! We're thrilled the restaurant exceeded your expectations, and we hope you’ll treat yourself to another visit soon. Mahalo!
   

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   Darrin

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great local food and service. Atmosphere is very Island like.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the local food, attentive service, and island atmosphere. It’s great to hear we could help make your day smooth before your flight. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Mahalo!
   

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   Henry

   Palm Springs

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was awesome. Drinks and service was great.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the awesome food, great drinks, and excellent service. We look forward to having you back for another fantastic experience soon! Mahalo!
   

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   Edie

   Hawaii

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been coming here for years and it never disappoints. I have the Napoleon Sushi always, and it’s amazing. Tried a non-alcoholic Gingersnap drink and was very impressed at the flavor. Couldn’t believe the complexity of the ginger and lime and all the other subtleties. What a treat! A happy return and have to say I look forward to our return!
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded on 15 November 2024

   Thank you for your loyalty and kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that the Napoleon Sushi continues to impress you—it's definitely a favorite! We’re also thrilled you enjoyed the Gingersnap drink; we love creating beverages that surprise and delight with their complexity. We’re so glad your return visit was a happy one, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again. Mahalo!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    It's been a while since my last visit. They have memorable desserts. Reservations made through open table. The front desk manage the tables very closely and warms up gradually. Upon arrival and early, I was brought to a nice table by the window. It was raining hard and trade winds were kicking up a storm on my way. It didn't dampen the spirit at the restaurant or dining experience. My wait person, Dale made it known he's been around for over 17 years and has the answers. He provided a few recommendations on my request. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich thinking I would have room for dessert. Probably not the best choice. lol The chicken was nicely battered and fried and retained moisture. The accomplices French fries were nicely crispy and crunchy. The star of any meal, I ordered the chocolate crememeux despite Dale's recommendation for the prize winner upside down pineapple cake. I have had plenty chocolate cake lately. Hence my regret. It was good but something different may have need refreshing. My bad. The service was attentive from the wait person and madam maltre de. They frequently checked in and refilled my tea. Always a pleasant dining experience.
    

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    Haliimaile General StoreResponded on 15 November 2024

    Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! It sounds like your visit was filled with memorable moments, from the warm hospitality of the team to the comforting ambiance, even amid the stormy weather. We’re glad you enjoyed the crispy chicken sandwich and fries—though it’s always tough when dessert decisions leave room for "what ifs." The upside-down pineapple cake is definitely a fan favorite, so we hope you’ll try it next time! We’ll also pass your kind words along to Dale and our maître d’. We’re delighted you had a pleasant experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mahalo!
    

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